hochschule 21
About
hochschule 21 charges tuition from €4,800/year in Buxtehude in a compact, affordable German city, teaching engineering, social sciences and health sciences. An EU-recognised degree brings Schengen-wide mobility and Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, with IELTS 6 keeping entry accessible.
Buxtehude is a small town 40 km from Hamburg, on the edge of the North German plain. It offers genuine small-town life—affordable, quiet, green—with Hamburg's job market and cultural life within easy commuting distance. Student housing and living costs are significantly lower than Hamburg. You get peace and affordability while remaining plugged into Germany's strongest regional economy.
Application deadlines
- Summer semester — Bachelor Nursing (part-time / dual, Pflege DUAL)28 February
Standing annual rule, no distinction stated for international/non-EU applicants. Source: https://www.hs21.de/fuer-bewerber/bewerbung
- Summer semester — Master Civil Engineering (M.Eng., part-time)31 October
Deadline is for the following summer semester; no distinction stated for international/non-EU applicants. Source: https://www.hs21.de/fuer-bewerber/bewerbung
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at hochschule 21 as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at hochschule 21 is €4800 per year. Living costs in Buxtehude are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for hochschule 21?
English-taught programmes at hochschule 21 typically require IELTS 6 or equivalent. Confirm the exact requirement per programme on the official admissions page.
How much money do you need to show for a student visa to Germany?
For a student residence permit in Germany you must prove €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/).
Where is hochschule 21 located?
hochschule 21 is in Buxtehude, Germany. Harburger Straße 6, 21614 Buxtehude, Germany
What can you study at hochschule 21?
Fields offered include: Engineering, Social Sciences, Health.
Accommodation
Hochschule 21 is one of eight institutions officially served by the public Studierendenwerk OstNiedersachsen, which runs a 93-unit dorm in Buxtehude at €202–409/month including utilities. Private alternatives include the nonprofit buxbau e.V. residence (€145–300/month) and market-rate HBI apartments (€423–743/month).
Source- Studierendenwerk Buxtehude · regional student services — it allocates the halls, not the university
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Why this works
- At €4,800 per year, tuition is far below typical private-university rates in Germany, making it a cost-effective choice.
- An IELTS 6.0 entry threshold opens access to applicants without near-native English proficiency.
- Engineering and health programmes align well with Germany's small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) economy and chronic skilled-labour shortage.
- A German university degree carries EU-wide recognition, expanding graduate career options across 27 member states.
- Graduates can apply for Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa to find employment without leaving.
- Buxtehude sits near Hamburg, giving students access to one of Europe's largest port economies for internships and part-time work.
What to check
- Germany's public universities often charge little or no tuition for non-EU students (outside Baden-Württemberg), so €4,800 per year is still a real cost disadvantage versus the public sector.
- Non-EU school leavers whose diploma is not directly recognised may need to complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before admission.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of roughly €11,904 per year — a significant upfront capital commitment for CIS families.
- Daily life, local administration, and many bachelor-level courses are conducted in German, creating a language barrier beyond the English-taught programme itself.
- Buxtehude is a small city; on-campus student life and local job-market depth are limited compared to major university cities like Hamburg.
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